"Travel is a vanishing act. You move through landscapes and other people's lives much like a ghost, touching some things and being touched by others. And on a few occasions you just sit back and take it all in, maybe even learn something."

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

KC biking adventure

Who knew KC mountain biking could be so fun? Seriously, there are some fantastic single track trails around KC. I hit up Blue Ridge Parkway and Landahl. The great thing about these trails is that they are marked - green, blue, and black - just like on the slopes. So, you can pick and choose your desired trail. I found myself enjoying the blues the most. Trail highlights from the weekend included Oxbow Run, Basement Trail, and Bo Ho Ca at Blue Ridge Parkway; Tasty Goodness, Wills Wanderer and Rim Job at Landahl. Recommendation: Print out the trail maps from earthriders.com before venturing to the trails (unless you've done these before). Between the two trail systems, there are miles and miles of endless singletrack - both fast-flowing, smooth dirt and the more technical limestone rock sections. The rock sections can get tricky in areas; believe me, I have the bruises and cuts to prove it. Finally, yes, I was rocking the Fisher 29'er!